This internship supports Policy and Brain Health section of AARP’s Policy Research and International Affairs Department. Policy & Brain Health seeks to empower people to have healthier brains over their lifetimes. We work across the Enterprise to support efforts to reduce risk for cognitive decline, improve care and treatment for people living with dementia and their caregivers, and find a cure for dementia.
Areas of Responsibility:
- The intern will assist the Policy & Brain Health team in leading the Global Council on Brain Health including supporting meetings, and development of its materials, reports, and communications.
- Other duties will include assisting in AARP Chairing the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations in 2019-2020.
- The intern will also assist the Office of Policy Development and Integration which is responsible for policy development and integration and action in all of AARP strategic areas. This includes researching issues of importance related health and long term care issues, economic and financial security issues, and consumer issues such as housing, transportation, utilities and technology, and personal and legal rights.
- The summer intern may have the opportunity to contribute to several of AARP current priority areas including Healthy Living (brain health), Caregiving, Age and Dementia Friendly Communities, Future of Work, and Staying Sharp This position will conduct objective policy and scientific research both from domestic and international sources.
- The work includes providing research, analyzing member/volunteer policy input, interpreting findings of research, writing draft reports, and assisting with the planning and development of meetings, as well as attending external meetings and conferences and reporting back on the issues.
Educational Background:
Interns must be currently enrolled in a degreed program at an accredited college or university; and be considered rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post doctorate students.
Skills/Experience:
- AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers.
- This may include those who have previously graduated college and are now enrolled in a continuing education program.
Compensation/Benefits:
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 16 2019
Active Until:
Apr 16 2019
Hiring Organization:
AARP
industry:
Nonprofit